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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.52, 141.48 and 58.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.52, 141.48 and 58.86 is: 81.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.52 : 141.48 = 58.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.52/141.48 = 58.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.52x = 141.48 × 58.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.52x = 8,327.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,327.51/102.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.23

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